iiwindia.com The Indian Institute of Welding Kolkata : Welder’s Training & Certification Scheme

Name Of The Training Institute : The Indian Institute of Welding ( iiwindia.com )
Location Of The Training Institute : Kolkata
Training Offered : Welder’s Training & Certification Scheme

Website : http://www.iiwindia.com/

Welder’s Training & Certification Scheme :
Scope of the Scheme :
** The scheme defines the requirements for IIW to certify welders at different skill levels Basic, Standard & Advanced. for MMAW (SMAW), GTAW & GMAW processes
** Also the theoretical and practical training facilities and program requirements for a Welders Training Institute to be approved as an IIW Approved Training Institute (IIW ATI) to operate the Scheme in two parts
** ** Part 1 – Main Scheme which defines curriculum and certification requirements for different courses along with ATI requirements
** ** Part 2 – Provides lesson plan and course notes to IIW ATIs for delivery of the training
Features of the Scheme : Training & Certification
** Provides theoretical and practical curriculum for each course
** Specifies viva-voce test for theoretical assessment of MMAW basic level and objective type written tests for standard and advanced level MMAW, GTAW and GMAW courses
** Provides practical test requirements for certification against each course
** Specifies form for recording welder test details (WPS + PQR)
** Specifies criteria for acceptance of test pieces.
** Certification tests to be conducted by IIW Authorised examiners
** Trainees at an IIW ATI may continue from a lower level course to a higher level course through internal assessment of the ATI for final certification test by IIW examiner
** Specifies National Register of IIW certified welders to be maintained
Course Eligibility :
** Minimum class VIII pass with knowledge in regional language and basic English vocabulary for all levels and processes
** However, students who have completed Class X / School Leaving Examination will have advantage in the learning process for both Standard and Advanced courses of MMAW, GTAW & GMAW
** Pass at one level qualifies the trainee for access to next level of course in an IIW ATI
** Lateral entry to Standard / Advanced level courses available for experienced welders, subject to internal assessment of Basic / Standard level course requirements by the IIW ATI
** Decision of IIW ATI on eligibility once reviewed by the IIW Certification Board is final
NWTCS Examination and Assessment :
The ATI has to carry out regular internal assessment of the candidates who are required to maintain lesson notes and record of their Practical exercises.
After completion of each course, the trainee welders will be assessed by Qualification tests and theory / oral tests by an IIW Authorised Examiner / competent authority delegated by the Indian Institute of Welding.
By mutual agreement between the ATI and Indian Institute of Welding the lower level examination may be combined with a higher level course for examination and testing.
Practical Skill testing as per the scheme will be tested as per procedure to be laid down in Section 13 and checked and inspected by IIW Authorised Examiner. A fee is payable to Indian Institute of Welding for examination and certification of each candidate for various processes and levels.
Certification Test Requirement :
** Detailed requirement with for each process, type of weld joint & size, position and materials are codified and testing method for visual, NDT and mechanical are fully specified.
** Examination and testing is carried out under supervision of fully qualified IIW examiner or a qualified person duly delegated and authorised to act as examiner.

Contact us :
Head Quarter
The Indian Institute of Welding
IIW-INDIA HOUSE
200, Kalikapur Road, PO: Mukundapur,
Eastend Park 1st Road, Geetanjali Park,
Kolkata – 700099, INDIA